Flying drone in Prague

 I just returned from Prague and want to share my experience about, how I flew my quad, DJI Mavic Pro, 

Overall, it was an awesome experience. Prague is a very beautiful city, plus it is located between hills, which makes flying around even more cooler and the video more interesting and magnificent. 

 I didn't have any issues with police or people. Except once the wind was very strong, and Mavic was blown away on 200 meters, but I managed to get it down and then land it at another spot, nothing got hurt. 

So let's get to places:

Metronome

The first spot where I went with Mavic is Metronome. It is well-known viewpoint on Vltava river and the old city. Of course, it looks even better from the skies. From the point, you can reach Prague castle, Letenske sady, football stadium, Charles bridge, Strakova academy and get a view on embassy district.  

Metronome

Strahov stadium

The next stop is Strahov stadium. I've been here about 4 times, but never realized how huge is it. It has not just 1 or two, but nine fields. I thought it was abandoned, but from the skies, it looks fine. At least it is working for the training process. 

The stadium is located on a hill too. It opens a view on red color roofs of Prague. Amazing. Mala Strana area and Kinsky garden are only in 300 meters from you. Don't be shy to fly there.

Strelec Island

Another great place in a heart of Prague to fly is Strelec Island. If you ask what is the nearest spot to Charles bridge, then here it is. The bridge is located in less than 100 meters. The were many people just sitting and chilling there, but I find a spot without any problem. Just get to the northern point of island and you should be fine.

On next day when I was just crossing the bridge, I saw another Mavic just playing around with tourist. I bet it flew from Strelec island.

Vítkov Hill

The hill has a long and fascinating history, dating back to the 14th century. In the 20th century, Vítkov Hill became a national symbol of Czechoslovakian independence and resistance. A massive statue of Jan Žižka, a Czech warrior and national hero, was built on the hill in the 1930s. Today, the statue stands as a tribute to Žižka's bravery and determination in battle.

The view from the top of the hill was absolutely breathtaking. From up there, you could see the entire city stretched out before you, with all of its iconic landmarks and beautiful architecture.

One of the most striking things about Vítkov Hill is the massive statue of Jan Žižka, a Czech warrior and national hero. The statue, which stands at over 40 meters tall, is a testament to Žižka's bravery and determination in battle. As we flew our drone around the hill, we were able to get a close-up view of the statue and its impressive details.

But the view wasn't the only thing that made our drone flight at Vítkov Hill so special. The hill itself is rich in history and cultural significance. It has served as a burial ground for Czech kings and queens, and it is also home to the National Monument, which is dedicated to the Czechoslovakian struggle for independence.

Here are summary as pros and cons:

• Stunning views of the city from the top of the hill
• Rich history and cultural significance of the hill
• Interesting place to explore and learn more about the region

Cons of flying a drone at Vítkov Hill in Prague:

• Can get crowded, especially on nice days or during the tourist season
• Located in the city center, so there may be noise and other distractions

Visegrad

Visegrad is located on a hill too. But it is not that high as other spots. The park around the cathedral is calm and wonderful, but there are a lot of people, who visit it looking for silence. So be careful when flying. It took me a little time to find a perfect landing spot and unfortunately my first battery got out at this point, so I didn't do a lot of shots there.

You can get the view on Vitava river and old city from another angle. Cathedral and the castle look cool too. 

Visegrad cathedral

Hostivar forest

The place actually is pretty cool. There is a pond to swim, a cafe to buy sausages and good beer, and a sport playground( check the pic below). But it is not great to fly. There is just forest around, I mean not much to see

For more photos check my album  Album, Prague from skies

Tell me your favorite place to fly in Prague.

If you want to know more, check my videos about it: 

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